Hello guys
Currently running itunes from macbook into NDAC would like to upgrade maybe to unitiserve SSD but wondering what HD to save files on? will something like a £60 Western Digital external drive from PC world work or do I need something a bit more industrial?
Was thinking of getting 2 so I could keep one as a backup.
Many thanks for any replies.
Also if I add an NDX will I be able to access spotify and use the above to feed a SONOS over the home wired network?
Posted on: 12 April 2011 by Dudi
I use a Synology DS 110J with a WD black 1TB. DS 110J is an inexpensive and stable solution. The transfer to US is about 200kb/s. This is nothing compared to what is possible to or from the NAS. A simple setup of the unit can have it to go as low as about 20% RAM and 3% CPU load.
I have constantly run my unit for about 3 month without any issues at all.
It’s a nice unit and recommended form me.
Best
Dudi
Posted on: 12 April 2011 by PDRees
Thanks for the replies guys
What NAS would you recommend? The only one I can find locally is the RipNas which has ripping capabilities and therefore seems to duplicate functions.
Just want a reliable on demand method of storage I assume?
Posted on: 12 April 2011 by Harry
I've used a ReadyNAS Duo which is a small, efficient little box which runs quietly. For reasons too complicated to go into I'm now using a QNAP 410 with two mirrored arrays. I prefer it for it's greater usability, easier USB backup routine and superb browser based control interface, which is less clunky than the ReadyNAS. But they both do exactly what they should and the relative cost is small compared to the rest of the system. Like many things around streaming media, you start off buying something like a NAS for a specific reason. They you realise all the other things you could do with it, without affecting your library.
Posted on: 13 April 2011 by james n
I use a Readynas NV+ with 3 of the 4 bays filled. Its been running for 3 years now - one failed drive in that time, so hot swapped a new drive in and off it went again. Simple USB backup to an external drive. As i dont tend to be around in the day and only use the system in the evenings i've been using its auto power on and off function for the last 4 months which means its not whirring away wasting energy 24hrs a day. Its also worth buying a small UPS to go with whatever solution you decide on. I have a small APC unit which connects to the NAS via a USB cable and allows it to do a controlled shut down in the event of a power failure - extra peace of mind for £65.
James
Posted on: 13 April 2011 by kiba
Tried a Buffalo, Link Pro Duo, had some problems the NAS going offline from time to time and other. Now running Synology 211+ incl 2 WD enterprise 2Tb disk, this is working nicely. Experience: When you are not an NAS/network expert, this is a whole new game, and you are so depended on a good supplier support/forum and off cause a very informative Naim forum. My advices, try to look into the supplier's forum before buying, and see the character of problems others has.
